Vitamin E - Cardiovascular Benefits

Introduction

This section outlines the essential functions of Vitamin E and its therapeutic applications for the Cardiovascular System.

Blood Circulation

 Vitamin E may improve Blood Circulation. 

 Vitamin E may protect against abnormal Blood Clotting (it inhibits platelet aggregation) by causing Platelets in the Blood to become less "sticky”, i.e. less likely to adhere to cracks and hollows inside Arteries and by inhibiting the body's production of Thrombin.  ^[1]

 Vitamin E may help to prevent Embolism (venous thromboembolism form).  ^[2]

 Vitamin E (200 - 400 IU per day) may alleviate Restless Legs Syndrome.  ^[3]

Blood Vessels

 Vitamin E may help to prevent/repair (Abdominal Aortic) Aneurysm.  ^[4]

 Vitamin E may prevent Atherosclerosis by protecting LDL Cholesterol and the Endothelium (cells that line Blood Vessels) from Oxidation and by lowering levels of Interleukin 6 and C-Reactive Protein.  It may also reverse existing Atherosclerosis:  ^[5]

 In one study, animals receiving Vitamin E supplements had only 20% of the amount of arterial blockage compared with animals on a high fat diet not receiving Vitamin E.

 Vitamin E may protect Blood Vessels from the damage caused by Free Radicals (via its Antioxidant properties):  ^[6]

 Vitamin E may protect Arteries from the damage caused by Free Radicals (via its Antioxidant properties) and may increase the elasticity of the Arteries.  ^[7]